Industrial Sanitation Technician

Work Shift: Swing Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $26.95 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A Job Overview The Salida Plant is seeking an experienced Industrial Sanitation Technician responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across the entire facility, including offices, restrooms, break areas, production and warehouse spaces, and surrounding grounds. The role involves operating a variety of cleaning equipment such as forklifts, sweepers/scrubbers, and aerial lifts to support daily sanitation activities, cleaning and sanitizing production lines in both Ready to Eat and non‑Ready to Eat environments, implementing pest control measures, and providing operational and leadership support through training, documentation, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Identify and address pest activity, including locating nesting areas and supporting treatment applications Monitor and maintain pest control systems (pheromone traps, fogging, crack‑and‑crevice treatments, and chemical inventory) Perform cleaning and sanitation using manual tools and powered equipment (vacuums, scrubbers, pressure washers, etc.) Mix and safely use sanitation chemicals while adhering to PPE and safety requirements Clean and sanitize food‑processing equipment and maintain overall facility cleanliness Support training and onboarding of team members on sanitation, safety, and standard work practices Maintain sanitation documentation, logs, and records, and support inventory management Troubleshoot sanitation and equipment issues while supporting continuous improvement and operational coverage Qualifications High school diploma or GED Minimum of 1 year previous work experience in a sanitation or janitorial position Pest control experience is a plus Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with limited supervision Basic computer and math skills desired Ability to read and interpret company policies and instructions Adherence to and improvement of standard work practices Meet output standards and scheduled deadlines as assigned Knowledgeable in recognizing crisis management alarms (fire, intrusion, machinery malfunction) and appropriate follow‑up actions Follow standardized procedures and refer to supervisor when problems arise Work is spot‑checked; errors may cause delays of minor loss of resources Work Environment This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr